Gabriel Palatchi + Musician in Toronto, ON

El Paisa Track number: 1 Year: 2010 Album: "Diario de Viaje" Genre: Latin

His music is currently being played on: Canada: JAZZ FM Toronto 91.1, CBC Radio Canada FM 99.1, Kootenay Co-Op Nelson BC FM 93.5 and FM MIX 97 Belleville. Alaska: KUAC-FM Alaska 104.7 Mexico: IMER Horizonte FM 107.9 His CD was chosen as one of the best Latin Jazz CD’s of the 2010 by the JAZZ FM TORONTO Cafe Latino 91.1. BUY MY MUSIC ON ITUNES: http://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/diario-de-viaje/id389058608 FIND ME ON FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/GabrielPalatchiPianist CONTACT FOR BOOKING: palatchiband@gmail.com REVIEWS: "...The brightest aspect of Diario de Viaje is the manner in which the ensemble melds together with Palatchi. He works the idioms and metaphors of various not-so-disparate cultures into a fine homogenous mixture that is both delightful and also quite full of surprise. As a result he is able to create a fresh look at the popular musical motifs of Argentina, Perú, Colombia, Mexico and Cuba. He is a skilled pianist, who plays with refreshing virtuosity. His mastery of the keyboard does not detract from his ability to play with nuanced expression. His style is so adaptable that he can play with fine tumbao, holding forth with some of the better known pianists of Cuba and other parts of South America. His grasp of musical form is exquisite—especially with the song-form of the tango, as well as cumbia and son montuno. However, he is innovative as well—not just with the way he calls/classifies the melodies, but also how he sometimes turns these inside out. The real stand out work on this album is how Palatchi re-imagines traditional musical art forms, and this can only come from a grassroots expedition through the Southern part of this great continent, and an intermingling with musicians who are deeply committed to keeping the folklore alive, yet not in a stale and stagnant way, but alive and breathing and growing. The beautiful manner in which Palatchi melds old segments of folk music in to the transitions from one of his compositions to the next provides just the right contrast between old and new. It also shows playful ingenuity with the tradition of South American music that is evolving and growing in popularity, thanks to the spiritedness of young musicians such as Gabriel Palatchi..." - Raul Da Gama - Latin Jazz Network Canada An intelligent and diverse musical excursion. Top notch musicianship, inventive arrangements and elegant form. A nod to past tradition with a modern and refreshing twist. Pianist, Palatchi was born in Argentina and clearly has knowledge of a great variety of more traditional musical styles, he however infuses them with his own expression and musical interpretation to create a traveler’s vision which many will enjoy. Great production as well! Hats off to Gabriel Palatchi! - Laura Fernandez - Producer, Host Cafe Latino JAZZ.FM91 Toronto. Gabriel Palatchi, a 28-year-old native of Buenos Aires, zigzagged his way north to Whitby, Ont. via Peru, Mexico and Cuba, among other stops, hooking up with lively musical collaborators along the way. The resulting 10-track disc spans the stylistic spectrum from Latin-infused jazz to tango to flat-out dance tracks — all tied together with Palatchi's superb keyboard skills. - John Terauds - Music critic - The Star. " This album has all the necessary ingredients where Gabriel Palatchi has handled very well the elements of modern jazz with Afro-Cuban and Afro-Latin yet without losing the essence and tradition of these styles..." - Hilario Duran - Cuban Pianist composer and arranger. "...This fusion of styles comes from various countries, cultures and religions. There is some excellent flute playing, some funky guitar or beautiful acoustic flemenco guitar playing, trombone, trumpet, alto and baritone sax solos as well, even groovy organ playing, and for the tango feel a bandoneon is included, all underpinned by exotic rhythms. The leaders clean latin piano playing is strong and evident troughout, grooving and adapting in his own way to what's happening rhythm wise. Certanly a highly musical journey trough various exciting and entertaining cultural rythms that seems to inspire the musicians. Bravo maestro for a very good debut album. - Don Albert - Music critic - Newstime Jazzaholic Southafrica. "...Diario de Viaje" is an excellent Latin based CD. It is nice music and covers a number of styles. Gabriel's youthful flair often takes the music beyond the traditional to an interesting and fun place..." - Gusti Callis - Artistic director -Radio conductor “Straight No Chaser “ FM 93.5 Nelson, BC

Exodo Track number: 2 Year: 2010 Album: Diario de Viaje Genre: Latin

His music is currently being played on: Canada: JAZZ FM Toronto 91.1, CBC Radio Canada FM 99.1, Kootenay Co-Op Nelson BC FM 93.5 and FM MIX 97 Belleville. Alaska: KUAC-FM Alaska 104.7 Mexico: IMER Horizonte FM 107.9 His CD was chosen as one of the best Latin Jazz CD’s of the 2010 by the JAZZ FM TORONTO Cafe Latino 91.1. REVIEWS: "...The brightest aspect of Diario de Viaje is the manner in which the ensemble melds together with Palatchi. He works the idioms and metaphors of various not-so-disparate cultures into a fine homogenous mixture that is both delightful and also quite full of surprise. As a result he is able to create a fresh look at the popular musical motifs of Argentina, Perú, Colombia, Mexico and Cuba. He is a skilled pianist, who plays with refreshing virtuosity. His mastery of the keyboard does not detract from his ability to play with nuanced expression. His style is so adaptable that he can play with fine tumbao, holding forth with some of the better known pianists of Cuba and other parts of South America. His grasp of musical form is exquisite—especially with the song-form of the tango, as well as cumbia and son montuno. However, he is innovative as well—not just with the way he calls/classifies the melodies, but also how he sometimes turns these inside out. The real stand out work on this album is how Palatchi re-imagines traditional musical art forms, and this can only come from a grassroots expedition through the Southern part of this great continent, and an intermingling with musicians who are deeply committed to keeping the folklore alive, yet not in a stale and stagnant way, but alive and breathing and growing. The beautiful manner in which Palatchi melds old segments of folk music in to the transitions from one of his compositions to the next provides just the right contrast between old and new. It also shows playful ingenuity with the tradition of South American music that is evolving and growing in popularity, thanks to the spiritedness of young musicians such as Gabriel Palatchi..." - Raul Da Gama - Latin Jazz Network Canada An intelligent and diverse musical excursion. Top notch musicianship, inventive arrangements and elegant form. A nod to past tradition with a modern and refreshing twist. Pianist, Palatchi was born in Argentina and clearly has knowledge of a great variety of more traditional musical styles, he however infuses them with his own expression and musical interpretation to create a traveler’s vision which many will enjoy. Great production as well! Hats off to Gabriel Palatchi! - Laura Fernandez - Producer, Host Cafe Latino JAZZ.FM91 Toronto. Gabriel Palatchi, a 28-year-old native of Buenos Aires, zigzagged his way north to Whitby, Ont. via Peru, Mexico and Cuba, among other stops, hooking up with lively musical collaborators along the way. The resulting 10-track disc spans the stylistic spectrum from Latin-infused jazz to tango to flat-out dance tracks — all tied together with Palatchi's superb keyboard skills. - John Terauds - Music critic - The Star. " This album has all the necessary ingredients where Gabriel Palatchi has handled very well the elements of modern jazz with Afro-Cuban and Afro-Latin yet without losing the essence and tradition of these styles..." - Hilario Duran - Cuban Pianist composer and arranger. "...This fusion of styles comes from various countries, cultures and religions. There is some excellent flute playing, some funky guitar or beautiful acoustic flemenco guitar playing, trombone, trumpet, alto and baritone sax solos as well, even groovy organ playing, and for the tango feel a bandoneon is included, all underpinned by exotic rhythms. The leaders clean latin piano playing is strong and evident troughout, grooving and adapting in his own way to what's happening rhythm wise. Certanly a highly musical journey trough various exciting and entertaining cultural rythms that seems to inspire the musicians. Bravo maestro for a very good debut album. - Don Albert - Music critic - Newstime Jazzaholic Southafrica. "...Diario de Viaje" is an excellent Latin based CD. It is nice music and covers a number of styles. Gabriel's youthful flair often takes the music beyond the traditional to an interesting and fun place..." - Gusti Callis - Artistic director -Radio conductor “Straight No Chaser “ FM 93.5 Nelson, BC